Tyler Perry

Children love their mothers. Especially with a boy child and his mother, there's a bond that's unbreakable.

I look at the stories that Spike Lee tells... Great stories. Great director, great storyteller.

I don't do divas. I don't do entourages. I don't do the Hollywood crap.

I like being called 'Mr. Freeman' occasionally.

Before I die, I will preach to the Muslims in the Arab world. I will preach in Egypt, Lebanon, Syria and Iran. I will preach in Tehran. I will do it under the umbrella of God. And see its impact.

Morgan, Lewis is a very large firm now, but it was not quite as big then. It was exciting for an associate in those days, because you got good and varied assignments and terrific training.